Startup investors in Newry
Newry has 69 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 69
- Active investors, 2 years
- 126
- Rounds, 2 years
- 14
- Median round
- £277k
Who is investing
In the last two years 27 funds, firms and family offices and 99 angels took shares in companies in Newry, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Argent Equipment Holdings | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ashton Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ashton Investments Limited 6-8 Savages Terrace Newry Newry Northern Ireland United Kingdom BT35 6at | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Atomico Angel Programme IV, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bessemer Venture Partners XI Institutional L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bessemer Venture Partners XI L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bigspace Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Clarendon Fund Managers Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 126 active investors, including angels, with what they've backed, estimated cheque sizes and who they invest alongside.
Rounds and valuations
Over the last two years, 14 funding rounds were raised by companies in Newry, an estimated £43.5m, with a median round of about £277k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 36% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Newry compares
Newry accounts for 8% of the 890 investor-backed companies in the region. The median round of £277k is close to the £285k median for the region. The leading sectors are business services (24), retail & ecommerce (11) and software & it (4). By stage, 9 are at seed, 4 are at venture stage, 1 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Argent Equipment Holdings, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Newry?
Pulse found 126 outside investors taking shares in companies in Newry in the last two years: 27 funds, firms and family offices, and 99 angels.
How much do companies in Newry raise?
Over the last two years 14 rounds were raised, an estimated £43.5m in total. The median round was about £277k.
Which sectors raise the most in Newry?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (24), retail & ecommerce (11), software & it (4) lead in Newry, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
Pulse subscribers see every outside investor by name, with portfolios and co-investors, from £39.99 a month plus VAT (£47.99 inc. VAT). Contact details are not included and names are not linked to personal profiles.